Reminds me of my suicide-by-torp-kill technique from the pre-respawn penalty ESTF days. I used to fly my FPE into point blank range of a cube in KASE, unload with my cannons while bracing for the inevitable uber-plasma torp. If I did it just right, the torp would take out the cube and I'd survive. But even if I didn't, I'd still take out the cube or, barring that, be back to finish the job a few seconds later.
Then came the scaled respawn timer penalty, thus putting an end to my suicide-by-torp-kill technique.
simple enough-unlike normal damage, ramming something requires the use of "Components" to repair-like damage in ESTF's, and has a chance of offlining delicate systems like.oh...engines, shields or deflectors on respawn unless you use the components and carry out repairs.
Considering you can't BUY critical components from a vendor (exchange or drops only) and if it's set up right, that's the component consumables you'd need...kind of self-limiting.
"Yes, you can do it, but it'll cost ya."
No one would use it. Its bad enough I have abandon ship off my bar going this route I would remove ramming speed. Though I do like the idea but make it a respawn thing. If you take component damage and survive the damage can only be removed by respawn.
Hey I Used to be Captain Data, well I guess I still am in game but the account link really screwed everything up :rolleyes:
I use Ramming Speed for exactly two things right now: Helping with last-minute getaways (it's not much a boost, but it's something), and going out with a blaze of glory when I'm about to die anyways. I fly a BoP, so getting down to 25-50% HP is usually a sign I'm about to get blown up. I'd rather go out ramming an enemy ship.
I use Ramming Speed for exactly two things right now: Helping with last-minute getaways (it's not much a boost, but it's something), and going out with a blaze of glory when I'm about to die anyways. I fly a BoP, so getting down to 25-50% HP is usually a sign I'm about to get blown up. I'd rather go out ramming an enemy ship.
spoken like a true klingon warrior! qapla! ramming speed ftw
I remain empathetic to the concerns of my community, but do me a favor and lay off the god damn name calling and petty remarks. It will get you nowhere.
I must admit, respect points to Trendy for laying down the law like that.
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Then came the scaled respawn timer penalty, thus putting an end to my suicide-by-torp-kill technique.
RCK
No one would use it. Its bad enough I have abandon ship off my bar going this route I would remove ramming speed. Though I do like the idea but make it a respawn thing. If you take component damage and survive the damage can only be removed by respawn.
spoken like a true klingon warrior! qapla! ramming speed ftw
Attack Pattern Troi crashes your ship into whatever is nearby, not necessarily an enemy ship. Also only works on Gal-R's and Sovereigns.
I'm prety sure it would work on any ship.
Just we saw only 2 ships using it onscreen we can't assume it only works on those....
Hell.... It would probably work on immobile objects like space station... Or asteroids....